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Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 4
2. QUESTION 1: NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET IN EDUCATION AND
DAILY LIFE ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. The Role of New Media and the Internet in Higher Education ......................... 4
Digital Learning Platforms and Virtual Classrooms ............................................. 5
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration ..................................................... 5
Multimedia and Interactive Content ..................................................................... 5
Challenges and Opportunities ............................................................................. 6
1.2. The Internet and online facilities as an Essential Tool in Daily Life ................. 6
Communication ................................................................................................... 7
E-Commerce ....................................................................................................... 7
Online Entertainment ........................................................................................... 7
Online Education ................................................................................................. 8
Information Retrieval ........................................................................................... 8
QUESTION 2: NEW MEDIA AND CYBERCRIME ..................................................... 9
2.1 Understanding Cybercrime ............................................................................... 9
2.2 Types of Cybercrimes and Their Impact on Society ....................................... 10
Hacking and Its Consequences ......................................................................... 10
Phishing Scams and Financial Losses .............................................................. 10
Cyberstalking and Online Harassment .............................................................. 11
Identity Theft and Fraudulent Activities ............................................................. 11
Malware and Its Disruptive Effects .................................................................... 12
2.3 Statutory Laws Combating Cybercrime .......................................................... 12
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) ........................ 13
The Cybercrimes Act ......................................................................................... 13
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................... 14
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................ 14
© Study Shack 2025. All rights Reserved +27 68 812 0934
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique number:
Due Date: March 2025
This document includes:
Helpful answers and guidelines
Detailed explanations and/ or calculations
References
Connect with the tutor on
+27 68 812 0934
,© Study Shack 2025. All rights Reserved +27 68 812 0934
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 4
2. QUESTION 1: NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET IN EDUCATION AND
DAILY LIFE ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. The Role of New Media and the Internet in Higher Education ......................... 4
Digital Learning Platforms and Virtual Classrooms ............................................. 5
Enhanced Communication and Collaboration ..................................................... 5
Multimedia and Interactive Content ..................................................................... 5
Challenges and Opportunities ............................................................................. 6
1.2. The Internet and online facilities as an Essential Tool in Daily Life ................. 6
Communication ................................................................................................... 7
E-Commerce ....................................................................................................... 7
Online Entertainment ........................................................................................... 7
Online Education ................................................................................................. 8
Information Retrieval ........................................................................................... 8
QUESTION 2: NEW MEDIA AND CYBERCRIME ..................................................... 9
2.1 Understanding Cybercrime ............................................................................... 9
2.2 Types of Cybercrimes and Their Impact on Society ....................................... 10
Hacking and Its Consequences ......................................................................... 10
Phishing Scams and Financial Losses .............................................................. 10
Cyberstalking and Online Harassment .............................................................. 11
Identity Theft and Fraudulent Activities ............................................................. 11
Malware and Its Disruptive Effects .................................................................... 12
2.3 Statutory Laws Combating Cybercrime .......................................................... 12
The Electronic Communications and Transactions Act (ECTA) ........................ 13
The Cybercrimes Act ......................................................................................... 13
CONCLUSION ......................................................................................................... 14
REFERENCES ........................................................................................................ 14
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